Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared that all major political structures in the state have been collapsed into the All Progressives Congress (APC), setting a clear path for his reelection bid in 2027. Governor Alia made the assertion during his first-ever media chat held on Thursday in Makurdi, where he confidently stated that his political strength lies with the people, not political elites. “As we speak, we’ve collapsed every other political establishment into our party,” Alia said. “Will there be small parties trying to emerge? Perhaps. But for the most part, when I say ‘collapse,’ I mean…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
The APC Youth Network Worldwide has criticized Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, over his recent remarks against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing them as “reckless, misleading, and unbecoming of a ranking lawmaker.” In a statement issued on Thursday after a strategic meeting in Abuja, the group strongly condemned Ndume’s claims that the Tinubu-led government was mismanaging borrowed funds and violating constitutional provisions on federal character in federal appointments. Coordinator of the group, Abubakar Gidado, said the senator’s comments were not only inaccurate but also aimed at undermining public confidence in the APC-led government. “We find Senator Ndume’s comments…
Factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa, has asserted that he remains the most constitutionally qualified individual to lead the party amid the ongoing leadership crisis. Speaking on News Night, a programme on ARISE TV on Thursday, Apapa cited Article 14 of the party’s constitution to justify his claim, stating that the apex court’s ruling and the release of its certified true copy affirm his position. Apapa argued that the Supreme Court’s judgment did not affirm Julius Abure as the party’s chairman, and based on party rules, he—being the most senior deputy national chairman—automatically assumes leadership in Abure’s…
Two petroleum tankers conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) tumbled in separate incidents in Oyo State within the last 24 hours, sparking fears of fire outbreaks that were swiftly averted by emergency responders. InfoStride News gathered that the accidents occurred on Wednesday in Ogbomoso and Oyo town. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incidents in a statement issued on Thursday. According to Akinyinka, the first accident happened around 8:02 a.m. at the Oke-Baby area along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway, involving a DAF tanker with registration number JJN 529 XB,…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of no fewer than nine suspects in connection with a violent attack on Aagba community in Surulere Local Government Area, which resulted in the death of a septuagenarian and the destruction of properties worth millions of naira. This was disclosed in a statement issued Thursday morning by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, and made available to the media. According to Osifeso, the tragic incident, which occurred on April 5, 2025, led to the killing of a 70-year-old woman, Madam Rachael Bamidele, and forced residents to flee the village…
Gunmen have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old cleric with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), who was abducted from his residence in Maraba Aboro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The pastor was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday when the armed men stormed his compound around 1 a.m. and whisked him away to an undisclosed location. Confirming the incident, the church’s financial secretary, Mallam Yusuf Ambi, said he was with Pastor Ali the night before the abduction, only to receive a distress call early the next…
Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central in the National Assembly, has declared that there is no path back to leadership in the Labour Party (LP) for its embattled former National Chairman, Julius Abure. Umeh made this statement during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, asserting that the recent Supreme Court judgement on the LP leadership crisis has effectively closed the door on Abure’s return. “The door has been shut on him [Abure], and the only thing left is for him to reflect on the admonishment given by the Supreme Court — that officers of a party should be…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has issued a strong warning to political actors across the country, cautioning them against engaging in premature campaigns for the 2027 general elections at the expense of governance. The forum described such political distractions as grossly insensitive, especially in the face of escalating insecurity, worsening economic conditions, and rising public discontent. ACF Chairman, Chief Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN), gave the warning during the 715th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the forum, held at its national secretariat in Kaduna. Osuman decried the recent resurgence of violent attacks across parts of the North and other regions…
As part of efforts to combat the rising cases of land grabbing in Ogun State, the State Government has urged members of the public to exercise due diligence before purchasing any landed property. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade, made this known on Thursday in an interview with journalists. He emphasized that despite the existence of land-grabbing laws and a dedicated committee, the Ministry of Justice continues to face significant challenges in tackling land-related disputes. Ogungbade advised prospective land buyers to seek professional guidance from certified estate practitioners and qualified legal experts before committing to any transactions,…
President Donald Trump has announced plans to retain the staff of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), praising the department’s performance under the leadership of tech billionaire Elon Musk. The announcement was made on Thursday during a cabinet meeting held at the White House, which was attended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, other departmental secretaries, and Musk, who currently heads DOGE as a special government employee. President Trump commended the department’s work, emphasizing its contributions to streamlining government operations and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. “Your people are fantastic. Hopefully, they’ll stay around for the long haul,” Trump told…